Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Support in Essex
Heart and Mind is a family-run counselling and psychotherapy practice established in 1992, based in Essex. Our team of BACP-accredited professionals brings decades of combined experience to provide compassionate, client-centred support for individuals, couples, and professionals. We specialise in anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, relationship issues, and trauma, offering tailored therapy in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Our pragmatic approach prioritises self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical solutions to lifes challenges. With extensive qualifications in contemporary psychotherapy, systemic family therapy, and neurodiversity coaching, we combine academic rigor with real-world application.We adhere to strict ethical standards, maintaining professional indemnity insurance and regular clinical supervision. Our commitment to accessibility includes flexible appointment scheduling and reduced-cost options for those in need. Through individual therapy, couples counselling, clinical supervision, and neurodiversity coaching, we empower clients to achieve lasting personal growth. Our practice reflects a deep belief in every individuals capacity for transformation, guided by expertise, empathy, and integrity.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Neurodiversity Coaching
Parent-Teen Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of therapeutic experience with BACP accreditation
- Specialised neurodiversity coaching for ADHD/ASD challenges
- Personalised, non-judgmental approach tailored to individual needs
- Flexible appointment options and reduced-cost therapy available
- Proven track record in trauma recovery and relationship therapy
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Safe and non-judgmental environment
Changed my life
Highly professional
Supportive through difficult times
Practical coping strategies
Services
Individual Counselling
Tailored one-on-one therapy addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our practitioners use evidence-based techniques to foster self-awareness and emotional resilience. Clients develop practical coping strategies in a supportive environment, with sessions focusing on personal growth and overcoming specific challenges.
Couples Therapy
Specialised support for couples navigating communication breakdowns and relationship conflicts. We help partners rebuild trust and improve intimacy through structured sessions. Our approach addresses negative interaction patterns while fostering mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving for long-term relationship health.
Neurodiversity Coaching
Targeted coaching for neurodivergent individuals managing communication challenges and daily life organisation. We provide practical tools for self-regulation and relationship navigation. Our neurodiversity-affirming approach focuses on empowering clients to leverage their unique strengths while addressing specific difficulties.
Clinical Supervision
Professional development for therapists through reflective practice and ethical guidance. We offer supervision covering case management, boundary setting, and personal growth for practitioners. Sessions focus on enhancing therapeutic effectiveness while maintaining professional standards and self-care.
Parent-Teen Therapy
Specialised sessions addressing intergenerational communication and adolescent challenges. We facilitate constructive dialogue between parents and teens to resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships. Our approach balances emotional support with practical strategies for navigating teenage development and family dynamics.
People
Heidi Windham Edwards
Director/ Psychotherapist/ Supervisor/ Couples Therapist
BACP-accredited psychotherapist with 30+ years experience, specialising in trauma recovery and neurodiversity. Holds diplomas in contemporary psychotherapy and couples therapy, combining academic expertise with compassionate practice.
Geoffrey Windham
Founder/ Senior Practitioner/ Supervisor
BACP senior accredited practitioner with extensive clinical supervision experience. Specialises in trauma-informed therapy and professional development, bringing decades of therapeutic expertise to client and practitioner support.
Tegan Edwards
Counsellor/Therapist
BACP-registered therapist providing client-centred counselling for individuals navigating emotional challenges. Specialises in anxiety disorders and self-esteem issues, delivering tailored therapeutic interventions grounded in evidence-based practices.
Billie Brown
Counsellor
Experienced BACP-accredited counsellor offering supportive therapy for clients facing life transitions and mental health challenges. Focuses on creating safe spaces for emotional exploration and personal growth.
John Edwards
Counsellor
BACP-registered therapist specialising in trauma recovery and relationship counselling. Combines empathetic listening with practical strategies to help clients overcome emotional obstacles and build resilience.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate contemporary psychotherapy, CBT, systemic family therapy, and neurodiversity-affirming practices tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, we provide flexible in-person and remote therapy options to accommodate client preferences.
Are your therapists qualified?
All practitioners hold BACP accreditation and maintain ongoing professional development in specialised areas.
What issues do you specialise in?
We address anxiety, depression, neurodiversity challenges, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions.
Do you offer reduced-cost therapy?
Yes, we provide flexible pricing options for clients facing financial constraints.
